Atty. Stephen James Nelson
Stephen James Nelson is a lawyer practicing plaintiffs personal injury, criminal trial, commercial litigation and 2 other areas of law. Stephen received a B.A. degree from University of South Florida in 1988, and has been licensed for 34 years.
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Stephen James Nelson is a Pub. Def., 6th Cir. based in Clearwater, Florida. They have 34+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1992. Their practice focuses on personal injury, criminal defense, business, litigation, and entertainment. Admitted to practice in Florida (1992) and U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida (1993). Educated at Stetson University (J.D., 1992) and University of South Florida (B.A., 1988). Serands clients in Clearwater, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Stephen James Nelson is a lawyer practicing plaintiffs personal injury, criminal trial, commercial litigation and 2 other areas of law
- Stephen received a B.A. degree from University of South Florida in 1988, and has been licensed for 34 years
- Stephen practices in Clearwater, FL
Practice Areas Explained
Stephen James Nelson's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Stephen James Nelson handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
Stephen James Nelson is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Florida →
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
Stephen James Nelson is one of 214,270 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Florida →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Stephen James Nelson is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Florida →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Stephen James Nelson is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Florida →
Entertainment lawyers for music, film, sports contracts, talent representation, and IP licensing.
Stephen James Nelson is one of 45,946 entertainment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse entertainment attorneys in Florida →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Florida
Practicing law in Florida. Legal matters in Florida are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Clearwater are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Florida state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Florida brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Florida courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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